Austin City Limits

Norah Jones dazzles with new LP Visions and Hurray for the Riff Raff debuts latest project

Colombian superstar Juanes performs a career-spanning set in a euphoric hour featuring gems from his acclaimed smash Vida Cotidiana, his 10th studio album and a career highpoint. The rock giant thrills with electrifying guitar and crowd singalongs.

Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour.

Nashville sensations Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty thrill in an electrifying hour. Jelly Roll performs highlights from his breakthrough smash "Whitsitt Chapel" and celebrated husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty thrill with powerhouse vocals.

A captivating hour with one of music’s finest live acts, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brittany Howard. The powerhouse vocalist showcases new numbers from her latest What Now alongside career gems.

A pair of acclaimed virtuoso acts thrill in an innovative hour: six-time Grammy-winning UK phenom Jacob Collier performs highlights from his Djesse series and formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek showcase songs from their latest Celebrants.

Enjoy a hit-filled hour with Grammy-nominated indie pop singer-songwriters Maggie Rogers and Gracie Abrams. Maggie Rogers shines with dancefloor gems from Don’t Forget Me and Gracie Abrams performs standouts from her latest The Secret of Us.

Acclaimed Austin acts Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver next-generation rock and soul in a thrilling hour. Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from his powerful JPEG RAW and Black Pumas sparkle with selections from their Chronicles of a Diamond.

Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases a new collection of songs from Deeper Well and career highlights in a spellbinding hour. The Texas native shares the stories behind her acclaimed hits in a luminous performance.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including “Heartbreaker,” “We Belong,” and “Love is a Battlefield.”

Grammy-winning Robert Glasper and duo DOMi & JD Beck bring next-generation jazz to Austin City Limits. Joined by special guests, Glasper performs songs from his celebrated “Black Radio.” DOMi & JD Beck perform tunes from their debut album “Not Tight.”

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons Foo Fighters return to rock Austin City Limits in an epic hour featuring classics alongside highlights from their acclaimed recent album “But Here We Are.”

Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a heartfelt hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP “Weathervanes.”

Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler debuts on Austin City Limits with a sparkling hour of Spanish-language songs from his landmark “Tinta y Tiempo.”

Country iconoclast Margo Price returns to Austin City Limits in support of her lauded album “Strays,” while award-winning bluegrass stars Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway make their ACL debut with their LP “City of Gold.”

Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album “Let’s Start Here.” Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP “Natural Brown Prom Queen.”

Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album “Joy’all,” while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP.

Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Austin City Limits accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra in their ACL debut. Songs include “Monster” and “The Eye That Catches the Dream.”

Black Pumas founder and visionary producer Adrian Quesada brings to life the music of his acclaimed Spanish-language album Boleros Psicodélicos in a thrilling hour, with international guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra, Clemente Castillo and more.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria update soul and blues for a new generation on Austin City Limits. Rateliff and his band perform songs from their LP “The Future.” Victoria plays tunes from her Americana Music Awards Album of the Year nominated “A Southern Gothic.”

Enjoy Cuban funk Cimafunk and The Tribe in a must-see hour. The nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album “El Alimento.”

Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: “12th of June.”

Texas-bred singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour. Rising country star McCollum plays tunes from his major label debut “Gold Chain Cowboy.” The legendary Keen performs songs from across his storied career in celebration of his upcoming retirement from the road.

Montreal-to-Nashville singer/songwriter Allison Russell and Toronto indie rock act The Weather Station offer an hour of intelligent, impassioned and acclaimed music. Russell performs numbers from her renowned album “Outside Child,” while the Weather Station, AKA songwriter Tamara Lindeman, plays tunes from the widely lauded LP “Ignorance.”

Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and wide-ranging indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music. North Carolina’s Sylvan Esso play songs from their new album “No Rules Sandy,” plus other favorites from their Grammy-nominated career. Acclaimed act Lucius perform tunes from their album “Second Nature.”

Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast and eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks share an hour of heartfelt performances. Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her breakthrough album “Jubilee.” Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”

Celebrated Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raises the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album “In These Silent Days.”

Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut “Sour,” while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP “Punisher.”

Enjoy an hour with singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, making her ACL solo debut. She performs songs from her Grammy-nominated album “Jaime.”

Savor the return of legendary singer/songwriter Jackson Browne to the ACL stage. Browne performs hits and songs from his latest album “Downhill from Everywhere.”

Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from LP “Gold-Diggers Sound.” Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album “Mordecai.”

Delight in the throwback country music of Brandy Clark and Charley Crockett. Nashville-based hit songwriter Clark performs cuts from her highly acclaimed “Your Life is a Record.” Lone Star native Crockett plays tunes from his album “Music City USA.”

Savor the boundary-pushing roots music of Grammy winners Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings. Texas native Jarosz plays songs from her heralded LP “World on the Ground.” Midwesterner Strings performs tunes from his album “Renewal.”

Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album “We Are,” including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”

Enjoy a pair of up & coming, Austin-based singer/songwriters with Jade Bird and Dayglow. The UK-born Bird plays tunes from her album “Different Kinds of Light.” Sloan Struble, AKA Dayglow, performs cuts from his LP “Harmony House.”

Relish an hour of Texan singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in an intimate acoustic setting. The trio showcase their collaborative LP The Marfa Tapes, including “Tin Man” and “Am I Right or Amarillo.”

evel in modern Southern soul with Nashville’s The War and Treaty and Austin’s Ruthie Foster. The War and Treaty play songs from their acclaimed album Hearts Town, while Foster performs numbers from across her career.

Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters’ 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”

Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.

Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The American/Canadian performer and composer sings songs from his latest album Unfollow the Rules.

Thrill to an hour of classic Austin City Limits performances from late Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble. Songs include "Pride and Joy," "Crossfire" and "Texas Flood."

Enjoy an hour featuring acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Yola. The Bristol native performs tunes from her solo debut Walk Through Fire.

Savor an hour of stirring performances from the late singer/songwriter John Prine's episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include "Paradise," "Sam Stone" and "Angel from Montgomery," with special guest Bonnie Raitt.

Enjoy sixty minutes of soulful rock & roll with the Raconteurs and Black Pumas. Nashville’s Raconteurs spotlight their album “Help Us Stranger,” while Austin’s Black Pumas perform tunes from their self-titled debut.

Savor an hour with adventurous singer/songwriters Sharon Van Etten and Lucy Dacus. New Yorker Van Etten performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Remind Me Tomorrow,” while Virginian Dacus highlights her album “Historian.”

Savor the best of today's country music with Kane Brown and Colter Wall. Georgian country singer Brown plays hits and songs from his album “Experiment.” Canadian artist Wall sings cowboy and Western songs from his LP “Songs of the Plains.”

Enjoy an hour with indie rock gods Vampire Weekend. The creators of alternative rock hits “A Punk” and “Diane Young” perform cuts from their chart-topping album “Father of the Bride.”

Thrill to the best in American roots music with singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and New Orleans rockers The Revivalists. Griffin and her backing duo perform songs from her self-titled LP. The Revivalists play tunes from their album “Take Good Care.”

Enjoy an unforgettable hour with Grammy-winning Best New Artist H.E.R. The singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist plays tracks from her self-titled album and numerous EPs.

Savor an hour with Americana star Steve Earle playing the songs of his mentor, Texas songwriter Guy Clark. Accompanied by his band The Dukes, Earle performs cuts from his Clark tribute album “Guy.”

Enjoy an hour-long set from pop singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers. The author of hits “Lights On” and “Alaska” plays songs from her hit album “Heard It in a Past Life.”

Thrill to an hour with fast-rising blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. The Austin singer-songwriter and guitarist performs songs from his highly acclaimed album “This Land.”

Revel in an hour with New Orleans funk masters Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with special guest Cyril Neville. Shorty lays down the grooves with highlights from his recent “Voodoo Threauxdown” tour.

Enjoy an hour of contemporary R&B and indie rock with Khalid and Mac DeMarco. El Pasoan Khalid performs songs from his Grammy-nominated debut “American Teen.” Canadian DeMarco plays tunes from his acclaimed LP “This Old Dog.”

Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”

Live it up with contemporary country from Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album “Golden Hour.” Son of outlaw country legend Willie Nelson, roots rocker Lukas Nelson and his band present songs from their self-titled release.

Thrill to an episode of chart-topping contemporary R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara. L.A. singer Miguel blends funk, rock, hip hop and electronica in gems from his album “War & Leisure.” Canadian hitmaker Cara dazzles with pop/R&B hits and songs from her new album “The Pains of Growing.”

Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed artist Brandi Carlile. The Seattle singer/songwriter performs highlights from her critically lauded album “By the Way, I Forgive You.”

Relish an hour of blue-eyed soul with worldwide superstar Sam Smith and emerging singer-songwriter Anderson East. UK native Smith sings mega-hits and tunes from his sophomore album “The Thrill of It All.” Alabama soul/R&B singer East romps through songs from his acclaimed LP “Encore.”

Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine. The veteran musician performs songs from his critically acclaimed recent album “The Tree of Forgiveness,” as well as gems from his catalogue.

Enjoy a visually and sonically stunning hour with Grammy-winning art-rock performer St. Vincent. The groundbreaking singer-songwriter-guitarist and her band perform songs from her acclaimed LP “Masseduction.”

Thrill to an hour with legendary keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. The jazz innovator surveys his decades-long career in his ACL debut.

Savor the best in Americana with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Amanda Shires. Isbell and his band showcase their acclaimed roots rock from “The Nashville Sound.” Singer/songwriter/violinist Shires unveils her distinctive take on country music from “My Piece of Land.”

Enjoy an hour of unconventional rock with Father John Misty and the Black Angels. Singer/songwriter Father John Misty showcases the lush sarcasm of his recent album “Pure Comedy.” Psych rockers the Black Angels highlight the dark grunge of “Death Song.”

Dig the modern Americana sounds of The Head and The Heart and Benjamin Booker. Seattle’s folk-rocking THaTH supports its latest acclaimed album “Signs of Light,” while New Orleans’ Booker rips through the blues, soul and rock of “Witness.”

Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance. The CMA- and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter delivers a powerful performance of hits and songs from her acclaimed LP “The Weight of These Wings.”

Enjoy an unforgettable hour with dynamic performances from two of today’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Norah Jones and Angel Olsen. Texas native Jones makes her fourth appearance on ACL in support of her LP “Day Breaks.” Indie breakout star Olsen sings tunes from her stellar album “My Woman.”

Savor an hour with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum Southern country rock act Zac Brown Band. The Atlanta octet performs songs from its latest record “Welcome Home,” as well as its greatest hits.

Enjoy a career-spanning set from The Pretenders. The legendary rock & roll band performs songs from their latest album Alone alongside beloved classics “Back On the Chain Gang,” “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”

Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”

Enjoy the ACL debut of pop legend Cyndi Lauper with a a program of classics and country covers. Songs include “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors” and “End of the World.”

Enjoy a career-spanning performance by R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill in a rare television appearance. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter performs a set of solo hits, new songs and Fugees classics.

Dig the best in modern rock with artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper. MMJ showcases cuts from their latest LP Waterfall, while Harper features songs from his most recent album Call It What It Is.

Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma. Mexican superstar Lafourcade performs songs from her Grammy-winning album Hasta la Ruiz and powerhouse Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma dazzle with irresistible grooves.

A thrilling hour with rock & roll legend Iggy Pop in his first-ever ACL appearance. The Detroit native blasts through classics and cuts from his latest album “Post Pop Depression,” accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.

Enjoy dazzling modern rock and soul from Florence + The Machine and Andra Day. British sensation Florence blazes through songs from her latest LP “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” San Diego’s Day sings tunes from her soulful debut “Cheers To the Fall.”

Enjoy new classics and fan favorites from music icon Robert Plant. The British superstar sings classics from the catalogs of Led Zeppelin, the blues canon and his solo Americana albums.

Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut “Chaos and the Calm.” North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut “Tomorrow is My Turn.”

Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”

Enjoy intimate performances from singer/songwriters Ryan Adams and Shakey Graves. Adams performs a special acoustic set of hits and deep cuts. Graves showcases his latest effort “And the War Came.”

Experience an hour of contemporary hip-hop of Grammy-nominated superstar Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper plays songs from his acclaimed LP To Pimp a Butterfly alongside his hits.

Thrill to the rocking R&B sounds of Alabama Shakes and Vintage Trouble. The Shakes showcase their latest LP Sound & Color during their second ACL appearance. Vintage Trouble make their debut emphasizing their most recent album 1 Hopeful Road.

Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Mavericks, and more perform at the 2015 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony.

James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”

Dig the best in modern rock with TV on the Radio and The War On Drugs. TVOTR showcases cuts from their latest LP Seeds, while TWOD features songs from its most recent album Lost in the Dream.

Experience the contemporary R&B of Austin’s Gary Clark Jr. as he plays songs from his album “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.” Rocking Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett performs tunes from her LP “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.”

Don Henley showcases songs from his first solo album in 15 years, “Cass County” which represents both Henley’s roots and the next stop on his creative journey.

Sturgill Simpson performs songs from his 2014 "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music" album, including "Life of Sin"; and Asleep at the Wheel perform songs from their 2015 "Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys" album.

Cassandra Wilson performs selections from her 2015 "Coming Forth by Day" album, which pays homage to Billie Holiday with re-interpretations of such Holiday classics as "Strange Fruit," "Don't Explain" and "Good Morning Heartache."

Season 41 opens with Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch and Jason Isbell saluting Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez at the 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Sam Smith and Future Islands perform. Smith spotlights selections from his 2014 "In the Lonely Hour" album, including "Stay With Me"; and Future Islands perform "Seasons (Waiting on You)" and other songs from their 2014 "Singles" album.

Spoon spotlights selections from their 2014 "They Want My Soul" album and White Denim perform songs from their 2013 "Corsicana Lemonade" album.

The Avett Brothers perform selections from their 2013 "Magpie and the Dandelion" album and Nickel Creek spotlight songs their 2014 "A Dotted Line" album.

The Americana Music Association has curated an impressive list of legendary performers including Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj Mahal and Jackson Browne, backed by house bandleader Buddy Miller and an all-star crew of musicians. Patty Griffin & Robert Plant, Jason Isbell, Parker Millsap, Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sturgill Simpson, The Milk Carton Kids and Valerie June all perform songs

Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.

Los Lobos celebrate their 40th anniversary by performing songs from throughout their career. Also: Thao and the Get Down Stay Down showcase songs from their 2013 "We the Common" album.

Noir rock hits ACL with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Australian group’s set ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest Push the Sky Away.

Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 “Sukierae” album.

Singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Valerie June perform. Sheeran performs his hits "Sing!" and "A-Team" while June spotlights songs from her 2013 "Pushin' Against a Stone" album.

Join alt.rock superstar Beck for ACL’s season premiere. The genre-hopping singer/songwriter plays songs from his album Morning Phase and some of his greatest hits.

ACL presents modern roots rock with Jason Isbell and Neko Case. Isbell performs tunes from his acclaimed LP Southeastern, while Case sings songs from her latest album.

Queens of the Stone Age performs rock anthems from its latest LP …Like Clockwork.

Alternative rock with My Morning Jacket singer Jim James and the Black Angels perform songs from ''Indigo Meadow.''

Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé; Michael Kiwanuka performs songs from his debut album, ''Home Again.''

Country legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell return to the ACL, playing favorites and songs from their joint LP “Old Yellow Moon.”

Vampire Weekend plays songs from its latest “Modern Vampires of the City”, while fellow New York act Grizzly Bear highlights its album “Shields.”

Denver’s Lumineers perform their hits “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love,” while South Carolina’s Shovels & Rope rocks songs from its LP “O’ Be Joyful.”

French band Phoenix plays tunes from its latest LP “Bankrupt!” and other hits, including “Lisztomania,” “1901” and “Entertainment!”

Season 39 opens with Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes; and the Mexican pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy.

ACL showcases alternative rock with Bob Mould and Delta Spirit. Punk veteran Mould showcases cuts from across his career, while young bucks Delta Spirit highlight their self-titled LP.

Jazz and pop cross on ACL with Norah Jones and Kat Edmonson. Jones sings songs from her Dangermouse-produced album Little Broken Hearts. Edmonson showcases the song stylings of her LP Way Down Low.

With their thrilling and dynamic hybrid of metal, Latin and jazz, guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have become an international sensation with their flawless live performances. For their debut Austin City Limits performance, they are backed by C.U.B.A., a 6-piece Cuban orchestra with whom they recorded their latest record Area 52.

After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most successful musicians, both critically and commercially, of the modern era. Here he returns for his second appearance on Austin City Limits with an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll.

The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?

ACL presents alternative rock with the Shins and Dr. Dog. The Shins play songs from their latest record Port of Morrow, while Dr. Dog highlights Be the Void.

Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.

The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.

The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.

Fresh and seasoned indie rock hits the ACL stage with the Head and the Heart and Gomez. Seattle's the Head and the Heart performs tunes from its self-titled debut LP. British veterans Gomez follow with their eclectic modern rock.

Modern rock giants Coldplay ring in the New Year with a 90-minute Austin City Limits New Year's Eve special highlighting their mega-hits and songs from their newest LP, "Mylo Xyloto." This historic holiday celebration captures the excitement and energy of the Grammy-winning band that has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.

Filmed live at the Ryman Auditorium October 13, 2011, Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers and the Civil Wars are just a few of the artists to be showcased. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, with an all-star house band led by Americana favorite Buddy Miller, the show runs the Americana gamut from the ethereal opening of “I’ll Fly Away” a tribute to the O’ Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack, featuring Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss to the uplifting finale spotlighting the legendary Gregg Allman. In between are performances from Jim Lauderdale, Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, Elizabeth Cook, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Amos Lee, and many more.

Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.

The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.

Miller takes a tour through his catalog of classic rock hits. The PHJB presents classic New Orleans jazz with special guests the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

The Decemberists highlight songs from their release The King is Dead. Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.

During the early ’90s, Widespread Panic emerged among successors to the Grateful Dead dynasty. Since then, the Athens-based collective has established an impressive reputation of constant touring, luminous improvisation, and state-of-the-art rock ‘n’ roll.

R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin'. Lewis & his Honeybears rock their bluesy soul nuggets from Scandalous.

Contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly. Mumford & Sons perform cuts from their hit album Sigh No More, as well as new tunes. Flogging Molly hits highlights from throughout their career.

Take one part My Morning Jacket, add one part She & Him and two parts Bright Eyes, and the result is a pristine super-group incorporating four exceptional artists that define the current indie-folk generation appropriately titled Monsters of Folk. Though not strangers to the Austin City Limits stage separately, tonight they make their onstage debut under this monicor performing songs from their self-titled debut album.

ACL welcomes rock icon Cheap Trick. The band performs material from its acclaimed album “The Latest” and selections from its classic catalog.

ACL presents the best of contemporary R&B with John Legend & The Roots. The innovative hip-hop collective backs the Grammy-winning soul singer on a set of 70s soul covers and originals.

Great voices and songs combine with Rosanne Cash and Brandi Carlile. Cash presents tunes from her C&W tribute album “The List”. Brandi Carlile follows with genre-spanning tunes from “Give Up the Ghost.”

Bluegrass is the order of the night with Steve Martin and Sarah Jarosz. Comedian Martin picks up his banjo with the Steep Canyon Rangers for new tunes in the old tradition. Young Texan Jarosz rewrites the bluegrass rules with her original songs and style.

Making a name for himself back in 1984 with his debut album, No Kinda Dancer, Texas native Robert Earl Keen is now regarded as one of the most highly venerated country music veterans of the past 20 years.

As “one of the genuine lights in rock music” (Billboard) Alejandro Escovedo returns to the Austin City Limits stage to perform songs from his soon-to-be-released CD. His authentic Austin sound has led him to national stardom and critical acclaim. “To call Alejandro Escovedo the godfather of modern country rock would sell him short,” wrote critic Will Hermes in Rolling Stone.

Patty Griffin’s remarkable ability to copiously fill every note on her newest album with the soulful passion of a gospel veteran leaves even the most discerning gospel critics in awe. And with her fifth appearance on the Austin City Limit stage, Griffin, and her group of special guests, will be inspiring awe with her “uplifting, moving, and exquisite” (Slant Magazine) live performance.

Hailed as “one of the most engaging American bands of the past decade” (The Phoenix) by critics and fans, Spoon returns to Austin City Limits for their third turn on the stage with a new album that “strikes a balance between its early angsty indie-rock and the soulful deconstructed pop of its 2007 release, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga” (Billboard).

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has a career that spans almost 50 years. With “a voice that is preserved to startling perfection (Rolling Stone)” the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honor for achievement in the arts and sciences granted by the Jamaican government, has a soon-to-be-released CD and a live show that has critics raving. Billboard wrote "Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has absolutely no business at 62 sounding as good as he does.”

Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:

Gnarls Barkley plays his unique combination of rhythm and blues, rock and progressive hip-hop. Next, Thievery Corporation introduces the audience to its eccentric world beats.

Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Sheperd’s Dog CD, follow.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings burn up the stage with their modern take on classic soul and funk. Texas treasure Carolyn Wonderland follows with her incendiary blend of rock, blues and soul.

Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.

Wallflowers leader Jakob Dylan showcases tunes from his debut solo album Seeing Things, followed by songwriter/violinist Carrie Rodriguez performing songs from her latest album She Ain’t Me.

Acclaimed tunesmiths Lyle Lovett and his friends John Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely pool their talents for this special episode of Austin City Limits.

R&B veteran Bettye LaVette sings songs from her critically-lauded album The Scene of the Crime, followed by legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins and his catalog of blues classics.

In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.

England’s Bloc Party take the stage with their grooving, politically charged postpunk as presented on its second album A Weekend in the City. Austin electro rock duo Ghostland Observatory follows with the kind of kinetic performance on which they’ve built a national reputation.

Lucinda Williams has received numerous awards for her songwriting and singing. In this episode, she introduces the Austin audience to her newest set of masterful songs. Next, Old Crow Medicine Show plays old-time string music with a rock and roll twist.

Although John Mayer has performed on the Austin City Limits' stage before, he's never been here with this degree of success.

Paolo Nutini, who has found great success in the UK, debuts on ACL with his soulful renditions from his popular album. Next, Austin's own Grupo Fantasma explores the funky side of Latin music with a high energy stage show.

Arcade Fire has gained critical acclaim for their indie rock in Canada. Their two albums, Neon Bible and Funeral, provide plenty of songs to entertain the ACL crowd.